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Stumps: Hafeez, Azhar strangle BangladeshWhat a spectacular day it has been for Pakistan! Except for the first hour of the day, Bangladesh were nowhere in the match. After the hosts collapsed from 305/5 to 332 all out, Pakistan replied back strongly with a solid performance. Although they lost Sami Aslam early, the Professor continued playing his natural game and brought up his 8th Test hundred. Azhar Ali gave him good support and registered his fifty as well but not before getting two reprieves from the Bangladeshi fielders.

Pakistan only trail by 105 runs and with 9 wickets in hand, they can easily hope to overtake the hosts. It promises to be a close contest. Hope you enjoyed today's live blog. Join us back tomorrow for all the action on Day 3.

Fifty: Azhar Ali presses on

Azhar Ali, who started off cautiously and played second fiddle to Hafeez, completed his 19th Test fifty. It was a fine knock and Pakistan also crossed 200. Bangladesh have used 7 bowlers so far and their pacers have been expensive.

Pakistan's Test Superhero

Hundred: Hafeez ton strengthens Pakistan

Mohammad Hafeez hit Rubel for three fours in an over and registered his 8th Test century. The hard-hitting batsman has been in terrific form. He became the third Pakistan opener to score 500 runs in 5 consecutive innings. This is also his third hundred in last four innings. The stand between him and Azhar has gone past 100 now and Pakistan have already avoided the follow-on.

Update: Azhar dropped on 28

Azhar Ali, who is batting at snail's pace but providing good support to Hafeez, was dropped on 28 by Mushfiqur Rahim off Mohammad Shahid's bowling. This could have been Shahid's first Test wicket. Azhar went chasing after a wide delivery but edged it instead. The ball flew to the right of Mushfiqur, who dived full length, got a slight glove on it but was not able to hold on. In the process, Mushfiqur also hurt his finger and the the game was stopped for a while as he received medical attention.

Update: Solid stand helps Pakistan

Hafeez and Azhar Ali have now added over 50 runs for the second wicket. Hafeez looks all set for a ton while Azhar, on the other hand, has been batting sensibly, rotating strike and supporting his partner remarkably well. The Bangladesh bowlers have not been able to extract anything from the deck so far. This has been a good comeback by the Pakistani team.

Tea update: Pakistan fight back

After losing Aslam, Mohammad Hafeez and Azhar Ali have did well to stabilize the Pakistan innings. Both batsmen are looking in fine touch and have slowly started the partnership. Hafeez, who got a reprieve early on in the game, has made full use of the opportunity. He hit Shakib for splendid six to get to his 11th Test fifty in style in the final over before Tea. How much more can they add today?

Update: Bangladesh break the opening stand

While Pakistan finally got a review right, Bangladesh joined in the fun to get one right too. They reviewed a caught behind appeal against Sami Aslam in Taijul's over. Aslam, who tried to work the ball on the leg-side, ended up gloving, offering the keeper a sharp catch. With no Hot-Spot or Snicko available, it looked like a tough call but the third umpire spotted a slight deflection after the ball passed the left glove and had no choice but to rule this in the bowler's favour. Bangladesh have finally broken the opening stand!

User comment: Fans already have high expectations from Pak

Pakistan will have to post 450+ in first innings if they have to win the match bcoz in 4th innings it will be very difficult to bat.@pillya

Pakistan got off to a steady start. Pakistan straightaway used up a review in the fourth over. Taijul appealed for a caught behind decision against Hafeez and the umpire gave it out immediately. The Professor had attempted a cut shot. However, replays were not clear whether he had edged the ball or not and the on-field decision was overturned. With a reprieve on 13, can Hafeez press on to make it count?

User comment: Bangladesh don't have enough on board

At one point, it looked like they could have got close to 500 but Bangladesh were bowled out for much lesser than that.

Here's what Ayush Parakh thinks: All top order Bangladeshi batsmen getting scores of 25+ is good but it was disheartening to see that no one could go on to make a big one.

First innings end: Bangladesh fold for 332

Soon after the Lunch break, Pakistan did not allow the Bangladeshi lower-order to settle. Riaz removed Mohammad Shahid in the first over after the break as he toe-ended a simple catch to mid-off. In his next over, he picked up Rubel Hossain as Bangladesh were all out for 332. Remember, they were just 5 wickets down at 305. The lost the other half of their side for a mere 27 runs.

Lunch update: Pakistan hit back

What started as a day that belonged to Bangladesh, has eventually turned on its head, tilting the balance in Pakistan's favour. The first hour belonged to the hosts, who rode on a fantastic stand between Mushfiqur and Sarkar. Asad Shafiq's second catch of the day, however, was the turning point of the session. Once Sarkar was out, Mushfiqur and Taijul followed him tamely. Pakistan are just three wickets away from stopping Bangladesh's march. Join us after Lunch to find out...

Reaction: Bangladesh fans are not pleased

Our players keeping d words of Mominul who said yesterday 300 runs wud b enough in this wicket! On which purpose? Losing or winning #BANvPAK

Yasir Shah finally got his man Taijul Islam in the very next over. The third umpire denied him the wicket earlier, but he came back with avengeance to bowl a googly that completely outfoxed the batsman. Taijul got down and looked to sweep but was not able to connect and the ball crashed into the leg stump. From 305/5, Bangladesh have suddenly lost 3 wickets for 7 runs.

Wicket: Mushfiqur throws it away

Pakistan have crawled back into the game, dismissing Mushfiqur soon after Sarkar's wicket. It was a lollipop catch for skipper Misbah ul Haq as Mushfiqur checked his shot and ended up hitting it straight to cover.

Two balls later, Yasir had got Taijul too but the on-field umpire negated the appeal. Pakistan immediately opted for a review as they thought Taijul had got a faint inside edge and was caught behind. But upon watching the replays, the third umpire thought there was no extra evidence to overturn the on-field call. Pakistan ended up with another unsuccessful review in their kitty.

Wicket: Professor gets the danger man

A moment of over-confidence cost Soumya Sarkar his wicket and what could have been his maiden Test fifty. The young man played a lofted drive off Hafeez but the ball took the outside half of the bat and did not get the required distance. It was Asad Shafiq again, who ran to his left from extra cover, dived and took a brilliant catch. As long as Pakistan hang onto the easy chances as well as tough ones, they can halt Bangladesh.

Update: Bangladesh cross 300

It was Mushfiqur who started the assault, but it is the young Soumya Sarkar now, who has taken upon himself to fatten Bangladesh's total. They have crossed 300, thanks to a fifty-plus run stand for the sixth wicket. Sarkar has already hit 5 boundaries and at this rate it looks like he might get to his half-century before Mushfiqur does.

Reaction: Pak fans waiting for a wicket

Update: Mushfiqur gets going

We all know what a dangerous batsman Mushfiqur can be once he gets in his groove. Along with Sarkar, he has slowly started accelerating. He has already hit four boundaries and the partnership has moved into the 40s. Pakistan arelosing their grip on the game. They were tight in the first hour, but both these batsmen are taking the game away from them.

Asad Shafiq takes a beauty at leg slip

Wicket: Pakistan get early breakthrough

Pakistan got the start they wanted when Babar removed Shakib on 25. The left-hander advanced down the track and tried to play the pick-up shot. However, he got an inside edge and the ball carried to the leg slip fielder, who dived to his left and hung on to a fantastic low catch. Soumya Sarkar has now joined Mushfiqur at the crease.

Build-up: Day 2: A crucial morning session awaits

Bangladesh are in a strong position currently and look good to put up a big first innings total. Day one was dominated by the top-order, who made merry of the reprieves they got from Pakistan. Mominul and Kayes got to their fifties while Mahmudullah was dismissed just one run short of his. The Pakistani bowlers were disciplined but did not get any rewards for their performance due to poor fielding efforts. With Shakib Al Hasan and Mushfiqur Rahim at the crease, the hosts will look to build on the platform and take the game away from the visitors.